We’ve finally reached the sixth delivery. It’s surprising how many trips it takes… (´；ω；`)
If it’s boxed items, we can use the Town Ace van’s capacity well, but with “heavy items” like dies and vises and other irregular shapes, we always end up with leftover space.
Since I’ve been saying it almost every day lately, “sweet time to Chiba” is starting to make sense somehow. So, how’s everyone’s health after Golden Week? I’m always running at max (*´ω｀*)
I’ve been slacking on the Rural Garage blog lately.
There’s surprisingly a lot to do from morning to night, and I’m barely keeping up with updating the Decoboco blog. I want to do plenty of updates whenever I get a chance (*´ω｀*)
My recent pleasure is “driving slowly and recording lap times.”
Today, 5/10 (Saturday), on the way back to Tokyo, here are the lap times. Total time: 1 hour 28 minutes. I’m recording them quite slowly, from when I pull into the parking lot at the Tokyo shop until I turn off the engine.
Lap 1: Chiba Decoboco ~ Ken-O Expressway “Ichihara Tsurumaikou Entrance” *On the way back, I basically take local roads from here.
Lap 2: Ken-O Expressway “Ichihara Tsurumaikou Entrance” ~ “Kisarazu Kaneda”
Lap 3: Aqua Line “Kisarazu Kaneda” ~ K6 “Kawasaki Ukishima”
Lap 4: K6 “Kawasaki Ukishima” ~ “Daishi Exit”
Lap 5: “Daishi Exit” ~ Tokyo Decoboco
Roughly speaking, I think it’s good to assume the Aqua Line is about half the time. Subjectively, once you get into Tokyo, there are more traffic lights and congestion, so it’s tougher.
I also noticed that “lunchtime and rainy days are unusually empty.” On rainy days, people probably don’t go out for leisure. At lunchtime, there’s that uniquely Japanese custom of always eating at noon, so the Ooi Wharf area and the Wangan Line to the Aqua Line are basically empty.
Anyway, “the power finally came on!”
After all, “we started from installing the utility pole,” so it was originally scheduled for the end of this month, but we were able to get power connected sooner than expected. The difference between having electricity and not having it is really huge.
Gacha pillars—”Royal Support Channel” is the ultimate shelf.
The shelf positions are completely adjustable, and with various shaped lineup options, they can also become pipe racks or hangers. Originally, I think these started with commercial and retail use, but they’re incredibly convenient. The best part is you don’t have to buy shelves.
And since rearranging is so easy, I’m thinking of adopting them for my home too. I think we can achieve a simple, flexible layout.
The only convenience store bottled black coffee I can accept is “Starbucks only.” Well, if someone told me to close my eyes and said it was oolong tea, I’d say it was oolong tea…
I got nutrition from curry bread and donuts.
I patrolled a Komeri near the Mobara-Chonan Interchange on the way back. The store exterior looks shabby and the interior lighting is dim—you can feel the lack of enthusiasm. I heard the store announcement, and I realized I’d been mispronouncing “Komeri.” It’s “ Komeri,” ” not what I thought…
That’s how we completed the Friday and Saturday deliveries.
When I get back, there’s a lot of office work to do (*´ω｀*)
Cleaning items to be delivered, &loading,
Responding to and sorting crowdfunding messages,
Preparing documents with the house surveyor and the Japan Finance Corporation,
Arranging items that need to be purchased,
Updating the to-do list with cancellations and such,
Beyond all that, I’m also triple-booking with contractors, so things are progressing in a way that’s getting pretty confusing.
When you cram so many things together at once, management becomes extremely difficult.
I’ve been searching for a circulator for a while. A circulator is a really convenient item. “As quiet as possible with good maintenance,” I think that’s the way to go. I’ve used Vornado brand for a long time, but it’s “loud and has poor maintenance.”
This is a circulator by a maker called Rhythm. It’s supposed to have excellent maintenance and be quiet.
I haven’t used it yet, so I can’t say for sure, but I’m a bit excited. That’s how today ended! I’m not going to Chiba tomorrow, so I’m doing cleanup at the shop.
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